Ruth Ward

Ruth Dorothy Ward age 98 of Lake Nettie passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Lincoln Park on November 8, 2025.

She was born July 27, 1927 in Rogers City to Gustav and Lena (Claus) Grulke.

Ruth is survived by four children, Greg (Cheryl) Ward of Wolverine Lake, Debra Ward of Hawks, Roger (Diane) Ward of Lake Nettie and Lori (Darren) Gledhill of Lincoln Park; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a brother, Harold (Nancy) Grulke of Hawks; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Grulke of Hawks and Joan Grulke of Alpena; a niece and several nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Ward; and two brothers, Kenneth Grulke and Gene Grulke.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 12th from 4-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at Faith Lutheran Church in Hawks on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of her funeral at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Jack D. Ferguson officiating.

Burial will follow at Faith Lutheran Cemetery.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org